Students
7,468
enrolled at the 15 public schools with a Novato address.
Novato · Marin County
Schools in Novato
Novato’s 9 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 70 to 81.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Novato score highest?
San Ramon Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 81. That is higher than 75 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
San Ramon Elementary
Novato Unified · 94945 · Grades K–5
262945% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 75th percentile
Rank 2
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
293041% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 3
Rancho Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
312247% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
Rank 4
Novato CharterCharter
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
222751% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 5
Lynwood Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
162856% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 6
Loma Verde Elementary
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–5
271756% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 7
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
142363% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 8
Olive Elementary
Novato Unified · 94945 · Grades K–5
201961% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Rank 9
Hamilton TK-8
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8
1873% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
7in 100
The average Novato elementary school had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Novato score highest?
Novato Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 83. That is higher than 84 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Novato CharterCharter
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
284032% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 2
Sinaloa Middle
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 6–8
262945% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Rank 3
San Jose Middle
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades 6–8
182161% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Rank 4
Hamilton TK-8
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8
1480% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
10in 100
The average Novato middle school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in Novato score highest?
San Marin High is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 78 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
San Marin High
Novato Unified · 94945 · Grades 9–12
292348% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 2
Novato High
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 9–12
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile
Rank 3
Nova Education Center
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.
2465% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
17in 100
The average Novato high school had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Marin Oaks HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with a Novato address. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in Novato decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
5 private schools have a Novato address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School94947 · 186 students
- Our Lady of Loretto94945 · 145 students
- Marin Christian Academy Main Campus94947 · 100 students
- Golden Hills Academy94949 · 50 students
- North Bay Christian Academy94945 · 26 students
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1 charter school has a Novato address. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
7,468 students go to the 15 public schools with a Novato address. 47 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
16–82%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
7in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Novato?
Are the public schools in Novato good?
Novato’s 9 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 70 to 81. Of those, 1 is Strong, 6 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Novato’s 4 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 70 to 83. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Novato’s 3 public high schools have Scope Scores from 74 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong and 2 are Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Novato rank highest?
San Ramon Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 81. It is Strong, at the 75th percentile. Novato Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 83. It is Strong, at the 84th percentile. San Marin High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 78th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Novato compare with California?
The average Novato elementary school had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Novato middle school had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average Novato high school had 17 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Novato address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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